Our client is a rapidly expanding energy‑transition company founded by a team of experienced industry professionals. The organisation develops large‑scale stationary battery storage projects as well as private grid‑connection infrastructure for renewable energy assets in France.The company manages the full project lifecycle, from early development and grid‑connection design to construction, commissioning, and long‑term operation, with the mission of accelerating the deployment of clean energy. A major financing round in 2025 with a globally recognised investor now supports the next phase of growth and organisational structuring.As the portfolio enters the construction phase, the company is strengthening its development team. The Project Developer will take over projects once land control is secured and will be responsible for driving them to full maturity (ready‑to‑build and bankable).This role is central to: securing administrative authorisations,structuring projects technically and regulatorily,preparing them for financing. The position also includes a strong strategic dimension, contributing to the identification of new growth opportunities. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, low‑inertia environment with experts across all verticals. The role 1. Project Development Lead the development of land‑secured projects through to ready‑to‑build status: Coordinate all technical, environmental, and regulatory studies.Manage administrative procedures (building permits, environmental authorisations, etc.).Handle interactions with stakeholders (administrations, local authorities, permitting services).Monitor regulatory processes and anticipate associated risks.Structure projects for financing, ensuring technical and economic consistency.Contribute to project bankability in collaboration with internal finance, legal, and technical teams.Assess the technical feasibility of electrical grid connection based on local network capacity.Follow up on technical and financial grid‑connection proposals (PTF) and connection agreements.Integrate grid‑connection constraints into overall project development.Ensure timely delivery of all administrative and technical authorisations. 2. Cross‑Functional Project Leadership Coordinate closely with internal teams (engineering, finance, legal, construction).Manage external consultants (engineering firms, advisors, experts).Oversee project planning, costs, and risk management.Provide regular reporting to senior management. 3. Strategic Development & Growth Initiatives Identify and analyse new growth levers for the company’s portfolio.Explore adjacent or complementary opportunities to current activities.Conduct market studies and opportunity assessments.Evaluate technical, regulatory, and economic feasibility of new segments.Formulate and present strategic recommendations to management.Support the structuring of strategic partnerships.Contribute to the company’s positioning in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. Your profile Master’s degree (Engineering, Urban Planning, Energy, Real Estate, or equivalent). 3–6 years of experience in developing complex projects (energy, infrastructure, real estate, or related sectors).Strong understanding of administrative and environmental permitting processes.Ability to manage multi‑stakeholder projects.Analytical, structured, and proactive mindset.Autonomous, rigorous, and responsible.Excellent interpersonal and writing skills.Professional proficiency in English.Experience in structured development environments involving complex assets, ideally in: energy infrastructure,real estate or land‑use development,specialised or tertiary assets.

Head of Utilities & Infrastructure (Landowner Side) - South East England Salary Range DOE + Wider Package Multiple Offices - Office Presence required alongside site visits I am pleased to be collaborating with a well established and ambitious firm of chartered surveyors to add a senior leader to their Energy & Utilities team. Our client were founded close to a decade ago, and have some exciting growth plans looking ahead. The Energy & Utilities piece has been a core of their business since their inception and is an exciting area of growth. With this in mind, our client is looking to hire an experienced professional in the sector to take on the role of Head of Utilities & Infrastructure. Project-wise, you would be working on a wide range of matters such as CPO, Wayleaves, Easements, Valuations, Option & Lease Agreements, and more general Landowner advisory matters. In terms of technology, they are currently working on a range of electrical infrastructure, cable routes, wind, and solar projects. In terms of background, our client are open to seeing candidates who have a range of years post qualification via the RICS pathway. Prior leadership experience is a bonus but not essential. The main factor will be a strong track record in the aforementioned matter for relevant technologies. You will be joining up with a very tight knit team with a strong collaborative culture and taking on leadership responsibilities for an existing team of surveyors at different seniorities. Apply to learn more!

Senior Surveyor - Energy, Utilities, & Infrastructure Projects Ayrshire Office Scotland: Office Presence required with hybrid options available Salary Range: Up to £40,000 + wider company benefits Piper Maddox are currently working alongside a long standing name in the rural & agricultural sector to assist in the growth of their Energy & Utilities team based in Scotland. Our client was founded over 100 years ago and have built up an excellent reputation and track record for providing specialist land & property services to their client base. Skipping forward to 2026, their Energy & Utilities team is currently their largest function and is a hugely exciting growth area for the business going forward. This company work across a wide variety of technologies and infrastructures including renewable energy, grid infrastructure, land diversification, and utilities. They are looking to add a Senior Surveyor, and the ideal level of experience here would be someone who is 1-2 years post APC qualification. In terms of industry body, it would be great to speak with candidates with MRICS or CAAV accreditations. In this role, you would be responsible for contributing to matter such as: > Delivering key land matters such as wayleaves, easements, land access rights, CPO, valuations, as well as contributing to potential land acquisition matters. > Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key rural/agricultural stakeholders including landowners, estates, and local authorities. > Manage client instructions from inception through to completion, as well as preparing fee estimates and quotations within bodies of work for approval. > An element of business development to promote company services and win new pieces of work for the Energy & Utilities team as well as potentially for other areas of the business. Our client also operates across land agency, landlord/tenant matters, property management, and forestry. If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, I would be keen to speak. Prior experience in utilities or energy projects would be ideal. Apply to learn more!